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Collaboration Between Earth and People — Exploring Ōya
2025-08-12
In the western part of Utsunomiya City lies Ōya, a place whose name shares the same kanji characters as “Ōtani,” though the pronunciation differs.
This area, with its dramatic rock …
Discovering Tagesan — A Hidden Gem of Utsunomiya
2025-08-06
One bright weekend morning,
I passed the torii gate of Futaarayama Shrine and the nearby high school,
heading west along the Ōya Kaidō.
As I neared the famous Ōya underground …
Tochigi City & Kitagawa Utamaro: A Journey Through History, Culture, and Carp Streamers
2025-05-13
Tochigi City, located in the heart of Japan, is a beautiful place with Edo-period history, artistic heritage, and scenic landscapes. As visitors walk through its well-preserved storehouses (kura) …